The Dentistry Department specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral disease and disorders. The staff also educates patients on proper oral care and establishes specialized treatment plans.
Services include family dentistry, cleanings, bridges, crowns, dentures, bonding, fillings, extractions and dental sealants for children.
The dental department also provides in-school mobile dental screening and sealants to children with 6 and 12 year molars.
Discounts are provided to eligible patients and are made possible by a federal grant that covers only a portion of costs.
All discounts are based on the patient’s household income and family size. To determine if you or your family are eligible for sliding fee discounts, please bring verification of all household income.
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Shreveport
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Many communities have clinics that charge little or nothing for dental care. They are usually run by nonprofits, community health centers, dental schools and local health departments, and they often rely on grants, donations and public funding. Some serve everyone on a sliding fee scale, while others focus on children, seniors or people without insurance. Every clinic sets its own rules, so call ahead and ask what you qualify for.